1950 Nebraska gubernatorial election

1950 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Val Peterson Walter R. Raecke
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 247,081 202,638
Percentage 54.9% 45.1%

County results
Peterson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Raecke:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Val Peterson
Republican

Elected Governor

Val Peterson
Republican

The 1950 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950, and featured incumbent Governor Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Walter R. Raecke, to win a third and final two-year term in office.